Prevent Colon Cancer Before It Starts
Prevent Colon Cancer Before It Starts
MedPark Hospital, our corporate member, highlights that colon cancer is common but largely preventable through regular screening – especially colonoscopy – which can detect and remove silent precancerous polyps early, improving outcomes and reducing risk.
Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and more than half of patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when symptoms finally appear.
These may include changes in bowel habits, rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, or unexplained fatigue. By then, treatment becomes more complex and outcomes less favourable.
The encouraging news is that colon cancer is largely preventable.
Most cases begin as small, non-cancerous polyps that develop silently over 10-20 years. Because polyps rarely cause symptoms, screening plays a critical role. When detected and removed early, cancer can often be prevented entirely.
Risk factors include age over 50, smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol intake, high consumption of red meat, and family history. However, many patients have no known family history, making routine screening even more important.
Standard screening options include annual stool blood tests or colonoscopy every 10 years. Colonoscopy can both detect and remove polyps in a single procedure.
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About MedPark
MedPark was founded by a collaboration of medical teams from various fields. It has a clear objective to bring together the potential of Thai medical personnel to provide patient care to the best of their abilities. Use the concept and practice of Integrated Care, taking into account the utmost safety of the patient. Ready to provide treatment value (Value-Based Care) to take care of patients continuously and in line with the lives of patients in today’s society. MedPark Hospital also promotes education and research. To support increasing the knowledge of personnel to always advance.
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